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Denzel Clarke Denzel Clarke Not starting Saturday
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 12:05 PM
Clarke is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the White Sox on Saturday.
Analysis: Clarke is out of the A's starting lineup for the second time in three games as the team deploys Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler and Carlos Cortes in the outfield from left to right against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. In 15 outings since April 1, Clarke has gone 7-for-38 (.184) with one steal, five RBI and a 2:15 K:BB. |
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Elvis Alvarado Elvis Alvarado Sent down to Triple-A
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 11:56 AM
The Athletics optioned Alvarado to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Analysis: Alvarado was roughed up in his last outing against the White Sox on Friday, when he allowed four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three across two innings. That game rose his season numbers to an 8.38 ERA and 1.86 WHIP over 9.2 innings, so Alvarado will head down to the minors to regain some form. The A's recalled Mason Barnett from Las Vegas in a corresponding move. |
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Mason Barnett Mason Barnett Recalled by Athletics
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 11:54 AM
The Athletics recalled Barnett from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Analysis: Barnett opened the 2026 season in the minors after failing to make the Athletics' Opening Day roster. He has a 2-0 record across three starts in Triple-A with a 3.07 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 14:10 K:BB across 14.2 innings. The Athletics optioned Elvis Alvarado to Las Vegas in a corresponding move, indicating that Barnett will likely operate out of the A's bullpen in a long-relief role. |
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Darell Hernaiz Darell Hernaiz Nabs second steal
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 9:28 AM
Hernaiz went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.
Analysis: With Max Muncy getting the day off, Hernaiz drew the start at the hot corner and swiped his second base of the season. Playing time has been tough to come by for the utility infielder, and the results have been lackluster when he's been called upon as he's slashing .200/.238/.200 in 21 plate appearances. Hernaiz figures to see occasional action as a fill-in option for Muncy, Jeff McNeil and Jacob Wilson, and he's already played at least three games at second base, third base and shortstop this season. |
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Justin Sterner Justin Sterner Implodes in second loss
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 10:06 PM
Sterner (0-2) blew the save and took the loss Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Sterner was called upon for his first save chance of the year while the Athletics held a 6-5 advantage, but he was unable to protect the lead in the ninth inning. While the A's have a pretty wide open competition when it comes to save opportunities, Sterner isn't making much of a case for future chances. The right-hander owns a 4.66 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB over 9.2 innings thus far. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Racks up season-high three RBI
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 9:57 PM
Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to Texas.
Analysis: The 23-year-old slugger collected a season-high three RBI on Wednesday, also posting his fourth multi-hit effort of the year. Although Kurtz mashed right-handed pitching to the tune of a 1.153 OPS a year ago, he's off to a sluggish start versus right-handers in 2026. He has a .650 OPS through 42 at-bats against righties so far, though Kurtz did enter Wednesday with an elite 58.6 percent hard-hit rate overall and should find his power stroke soon enough. |
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Jacob Lopez Jacob Lopez Still struggling to find plate
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 9:50 PM
Lopez took a no-decision Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The left-hander is making a habit of issuing free passes -- he's now walked at least three in each of his first four starts of 2026. Lopez has fanned at least five in three consecutive outings, but he's not yet given up fewer than two runs in any appearance thus far. His next start currently projects for next week in Seattle versus the division-rival Mariners, but Lopez owns a 6.38 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and an alarming 16:17 K:BB through 18.1 innings and will be tough to trust in fantasy lineups. |
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Denzel Clarke Denzel Clarke Sitting Thursday
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 1:15 PM
Clarke is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Clarke will pick up some rest in the series finale after he had started in each of the previous seven games while going 4-for-22 with a double, a walk, a stolen base, four RBI and two runs. Lawrence Butler typically patrols right field but will slide over to center field Thursday with Clarke on the bench. |
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Max Muncy Max Muncy Drawing first day off of season
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 1:11 PM
Muncy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Muncy suffered a bruised hand earlier in the series when he was hit by a pitch, and the Athletics are wrapping up their four-game set versus Texas with a day game after a night game, so manager Mark Kotsay will elect to give the young infielder a breather. Darell Hernaiz will check in at third base in place of Muncy, who started in each of the Athletics' first 18 games of the season while slashing .288/.338/.485 with two home runs, two steals, 13 runs and five RBI. |
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Austin Wynns Austin Wynns Making fifth start of 2026
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 1:08 PM
Wynns will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: With Shea Langeliers handling one of the heavier workloads among all catchers this season, Wynns has seen sparse action through the first three weeks of the campaign. Wynns will be included in the starting nine Thursday for just the fifth time in the Athletics' first 19 contests. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof First career outfield appearance
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 5:18 PM
Gelof is starting in right field and batting seventh Tuesday versus the Rangers.
Analysis: Tuesday's game be Geldof's first career regular season appearance in the outfield at the major league level. The typical second baseman got work in the outfield during spring training as well as a few games of work in Triple-A Las Vegas after failing to make the Opening Day roster. |
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Max Muncy Max Muncy Starting Tuesday
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 5:11 PM
Muncy (hand) is starting at third base Tuesday and batting fifth versus the Rangers.
Analysis: Muncy exited Monday's game against the Rangers due to a bruised left hand that he got on a hit by pitch. All appears well Tuesday for the third baseman who only missed a few of innings after leaving in the top of the seventh Monday. |
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J.T. Ginn J.T. Ginn Picking up another start Wednesday
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 12:29 PM
Ginn is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers at Sutter Health Park, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ginn won a bullpen job with the Athletics coming out of spring training, but after making his first three appearances of the season as a reliever, he moved into the rotation last Friday in place of Luis Morales, who was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. The right-hander handled a limited workload while taking a no-decision in the Athletics' 4-0 win over the Mets, working four innings and striking out four while allowing just one hit and one walk. He tossed 68 pitches in that start and could be pushed up into the 75-to-85 range Wednesday. |
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Max Muncy Max Muncy Exits with bruised hand
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 11:24 PM
Muncy was removed from Monday's game against the Rangers due to a bruised left hand, Jeremiah Salmonson of Section 105 Pod reports.
Analysis: Muncy was hit by a pitch on the hand during the bottom of the fifth inning but was able to remain in the game until the top of the seventh. He was later diagnosed with a bruise, which is a positive sign considering the location of the injury. Muncy should be considered day-to-day until the Athletics have another update to share. Andy Ibanez or Darell Hernaiz could draw the start at the hot corner Tuesday if Muncy is unable to go. |
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Gunnar Hoglund Gunnar Hoglund Receives PRP injection
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 4:47 PM
Hoglund received a PRP injection for his back this past Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoglund sustained both a right knee sprain and a lumbar spine strain during spring training, but it is the latter injury that has caused the most issues for the 26-year-old right-hander. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 7, and while the PRP injection should help with his recovery, the Athletics have not provided a clear timeline for Hoglund's return. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Clubs first homer in win
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 5:05 PM
Kurtz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Kurtz went deep for the first time in 2026 on Sunday, victimizing Mets ace Freddy Peralta in the third inning. After beginning the season with a 1-for-17 dry spell in March, the standout first baseman is turning things around in April. Over his last 32 at-bats, Kurtz is batting .281 with three extra-base hits, three RBI, 10 walks and one stolen base. |
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Joel Kuhnel Joel Kuhnel Nails down second save
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:59 PM
Kuhnel picked up the save Sunday against the Mets, throwing a clean ninth inning.
Analysis: Kuhnel made quick work of the Mets on Sunday, retiring the side on a mere four pitches (three strikes). It was the second save of the season for the right-hander, who may be working his way into the ninth-inning mix in the Athletics' unsettled closer picture. Kuhnel has tossed 3.1 scoreless innings so far this year, and it's worth noting that high-leverage arms Hogan Harris, Scott Barlow and Elvis Alvarado all worked ahead of Kuhnel on Sunday. |
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Aaron Civale Aaron Civale Blanks Mets in second win
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:50 PM
Civale (2-0) recorded the win Sunday against the Mets, allowing no runs on four hits and no walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The Mets weren't able to put up much resistance against Civale on Sunday, mustering only four singles versus the hurler. The right-hander has now lasted at least five innings in each of his first three starts of the year, and he also gave up no walks or homers for the first time this season. Civale sports a 1.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB so far, making him worthy of streaming attention in deeper leagues in next week's scheduled matchup against the White Sox. |
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Carlos Cortes Carlos Cortes Moves into regular role
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 12:25 PM
Cortes will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Cortes will crack the Athletics lineup for the fourth time in five games, with the latter three starts coming at DH. Though the Athletics may shield Cortes from select left-handers, the 28-year-old looks as though he'll be in line for regular playing time against righties while Brent Rooker (oblique) is on the shelf. Cortes has wielded a hot bat in the early going, slashing .333/.455/.611 with three extra-base knocks in 22 plate appearances. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Getting first day off
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 11:05 AM
Wilson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Wilson will head to the bench Sunday for the first time in 2026 after starting the Athletics' first 14 games of the season. Darell Hernaiz will take over at shortstop and bat eighth in the series finale versus the Mets. |
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